ISIS has lost its final stronghold in Syria, the Syrian Democratic Forces says
5 years, 9 months ago

ISIS has lost its final stronghold in Syria, the Syrian Democratic Forces says

CNN  

Eastern Syria CNN — ISIS has lost its final stronghold in Syria, the Syrian Democratic Forces announced Saturday, bringing an end to the so-called caliphate declared by the terrorist group in 2014. In a paper statement issued at a formal ceremony to mark ISIS’ defeat, the SDF said it had lost 11,000 “forces, leaders and fighters” battling the militant group. GIUSEPPE CACACE/AFP/Getty Images The capture of Baghouz comes nearly three months after US President Donald Trump surprised America’s allies – not least SDF forces on the ground – by declaring that ISIS had been defeated in Syria and announcing that US troops would be rapidly withdrawn from the country. The report, the first of its kind since Trump announced plans to pull all troops from Syria, also says “ISIS remains an active insurgent group in both Iraq and Syria.” “ISIS is regenerating key functions and capabilities more quickly in Iraq than in Syria, but absent sustained pressure, ISIS could likely resurge in Syria within six to twelve months and regain limited territory,” the report said.

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Kurdish-led forces push back Turkish-backed Syrian rebels in a tense offensive
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Kurdish-led forces push back Turkish-backed Syrian rebels in a tense offensive

Associated Press  

QAMISHLI, Syria — Kurdish-led fighters in Syria, known as the Syrian Democratic Forces, said Tuesday they have launched a counter-offensive against the Turkish-backed Syrian National Army to take back areas near Syria’s northern border with Turkey. The Kurdish-led SDF is Washington’s critical ally in Syria, targeting sleeper cells of the extremist Islamic State group scattered across the country’s east. “Turkey …

Expelled from Aleppo as children, these fighters returned as its liberators
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Expelled from Aleppo as children, these fighters returned as its liberators

Al Jazeera  

Al Jazeera speaks to Syrian opposition fighters who came back to liberate their homes and pursue their dreams. “I remember the regime’s massacres, the killing, and the hitting of bakeries and hospitals.” Eight years later, a series of images went viral on social media. “Its fall was preceded by other cities and it was this final nail in the uprising’s …

Amid Turkey's offensive, Iraqis & Syrian Kurds fear Islamic State's attempts to free thousands of prisoners
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Amid Turkey's offensive, Iraqis & Syrian Kurds fear Islamic State's attempts to free thousands of prisoners

Firstpost  

As Kurdish forces are stretched thin in the wake of a Turkey-led offensive, Iraqi and Kurdish officials are concerned that the Islamic State may attempt to free thousands of terrorists held in Kurdish jails in Syria The Islamic State is likely to take advantage of the spiralling conflict in Syria and free thousands of its terrorists held in numerous prisoners, …

Syria won't become flourishing democracy overnight, but it won't join the league of failed states either
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Syria won't become flourishing democracy overnight, but it won't join the league of failed states either

Firstpost  

Seeing the checks and balances of the various interest groups within and outside Syria, it can be concluded that these forces would not allow Syria to drift into the crisis in which Iraq was post-2003, and Libya drifted and never recovered after the forcible removal of Muammar Gaddafi’s rule in 2011 The fall of Bashar al-Assad’s regime in Syria and …

Poor morale, reliance on foreign allies: The collapse of Assad’s army in Syria explained
4 weeks ago

Poor morale, reliance on foreign allies: The collapse of Assad’s army in Syria explained

Firstpost  

As rebels swept into Damascus last week, toppling former President Bashar al-Assad, his army simply collapsed, abruptly ending a 13-year conflict that had claimed hundreds of thousands of lives. Reuters spoke to a dozen sources including two Syrian army deserters, three senior Syrian officers, two Iraqi militia commanders working with the Syrian army, a Syrian security source and a source …

Mapping the victory of HTS-led rebels over Assad’s regime in Syria
4 weeks, 1 day ago

Mapping the victory of HTS-led rebels over Assad’s regime in Syria

The Hindu  

After five decades of Assad family rule in Syria, the regime collapsed as rebel forces led by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham — the main militant group in Syria — swept through the country and rapidly advanced towards Damascus, capturing the city in just a few days. It seized Aleppo, Syria’s second-largest city, and then marched south, swiftly reaching Damascus on Sunday, …

Syria's never-ending conflict: Nation already faces a NEW civil war as ISIS carry out fresh massacres and Turkish-backed fighters clash with Kurds, threatening to drag in US and Israel
4 weeks, 1 day ago

Syria's never-ending conflict: Nation already faces a NEW civil war as ISIS carry out fresh massacres and Turkish-backed fighters clash with Kurds, threatening to drag in US and Israel

Daily Mail  

Islamist rebel group Ha'yat Tahrir al-Sham officially ended Syrian President Bashar al-Assad's longstanding regime earlier this week, naming a leader of a new transition government days after Assad fled Damascus to seek refuge in Moscow. Destroyed trucks after a Turkish airstrike near Qamishli, northeast of Syria on 11 December 2024 Israeli troops move within the buffer zone between Israel and …

US scrambles to quell ISIS resurgence in Syria after fall of Assad
1 month ago

US scrambles to quell ISIS resurgence in Syria after fall of Assad

CNN  

CNN — The US’ key anti-ISIS partners in Syria said on Wednesday that the ISIS detention facilities they guard are coming under attack and that they have been forced to halt anti-ISIS operations, complicating the US military’s efforts to prevent the terror group from reconstituting following the ouster of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad. But the US’ most important partner there, …

Will Syria chaos fuel ISIS comeback?
1 month ago

Will Syria chaos fuel ISIS comeback?

India Today  

"History shows how quickly moments of promise can descend into conflict and violence. From January to June 2024, ISIS has claimed 153 attacks in Iraq and Syria, according to a report by the US Central Command, which has been flagging the persistent threat from the Islamic State. The US and Arab nations fear that an HTS-led coalition might replace Assad's …

Syria news: ‘At long last’ - Joe Biden hails fall of Assad regime; calls it ‘justice’ for ‘long-suffering’ people
1 month ago

Syria news: ‘At long last’ - Joe Biden hails fall of Assad regime; calls it ‘justice’ for ‘long-suffering’ people

Live Mint  

Syria Civil War: US President Joe Biden said the sudden collapse of the Syrian government under Bashar Assad is a “fundamental act of justice” after decades of repression, but that it’s “a moment of risk and uncertainty” for the Middle East. Asked by reporters what should happen to the deposed president, who reportedly has fled to Moscow, Biden said “Assad …

Syrian capital falls to rebels as al-Assad leaves Syria
Top News
1 month ago

Syrian capital falls to rebels as al-Assad leaves Syria

China Daily  

Xinhua | Updated: 2024-12-09 06:42 Locals rally in a street in Damascus, Syria, Dec 8, 2024. DAMASCUS -- Armed opposition forces seized full control of Damascus on Sunday, ending over five decades of the Assad family rule. Russia's Foreign Ministry issued a statement saying Assad had "decided to leave the presidential post and left the country, giving instructions to transfer …

Syrian capital falls to rebels as al-Assad leaves Syria
Top News
1 month ago

Syrian capital falls to rebels as al-Assad leaves Syria

China Daily  

Xinhua | Updated: 2024-12-09 06:42 Locals rally in a street in Damascus, Syria, Dec 8, 2024. DAMASCUS -- Armed opposition forces seized full control of Damascus on Sunday, ending over five decades of the Assad family rule. Russia's Foreign Ministry issued a statement saying Assad had "decided to leave the presidential post and left the country, giving instructions to transfer …

Ousted Syrian leader Assad flees to Moscow after fall of Damascus, Russian state media say
1 month ago

Ousted Syrian leader Assad flees to Moscow after fall of Damascus, Russian state media say

Associated Press  

DAMASCUS, Syria — Ousted Syrian leader Bashar Assad fled to Moscow and received asylum from his longtime ally, Russian media said Sunday, hours after a stunning rebel advance seized control of Damascus and ended his family’s 50 years of iron rule. Share Share Copy Link copied Email Facebook X Reddit LinkedIn Pinterest Flipboard Print A man tries to take a …

Syrian rebels say they have entered Damascus as Assad regime’s defense crumbles
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1 month ago

Syrian rebels say they have entered Damascus as Assad regime’s defense crumbles

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Rebel fighters in Syria announced …

Revival of 'good terrorism': How Syria became the battleground for global hypocrisy
1 month ago

Revival of 'good terrorism': How Syria became the battleground for global hypocrisy

New Indian Express  

Evolution of extremist networks The dismantling of Al-Qaeda’s core leadership led to the death of many of its operatives, while others managed to escape and establish new extremist networks in their homelands. The group exploited the chaos of the Arab Spring to gain footholds in Syria, Libya, and beyond, creating a transnational terror network that left devastating impacts across the …

Bashar al-Assad’s regime has fallen in Syria. How will this impact an already fractured region?
1 month ago

Bashar al-Assad’s regime has fallen in Syria. How will this impact an already fractured region?

New Indian Express  

The swift and unexpected fall of the Syrian capital, Damascus, to Sunni opposition forces marks a pivotal moment in the modern history of the Middle East. Syrian opposition forces, led by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham: These groups, supported by Turkey, now control central Syria, extending from the northern border with Turkey to the southern border with Jordan. The opposition forces range …

What happened in Syria? How did al-Assad fall?
1 month ago

What happened in Syria? How did al-Assad fall?

Al Jazeera  

Opposition forces have taken control of the capital after a significant offensive. In the early hours of Sunday morning, opposition forces declared Syria liberated from the rule of President Bashar al-Assad as opposition forces surged into the capital. Named Operation Deterrence of Aggression, this offensive was fought by several armed Syrian opposition groups led by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham and supported …

The War in Syria Has a New Map, Again
1 month ago

The War in Syria Has a New Map, Again

New York Times  

The War in Syria Has a New Map, Again Joint control with Syrian government Turkish army and Syrian opposition Aleppo Kurdish forces Kurdish advances on Friday Rebels Hama Syrian government IRAQ Homs Rebel advances since November LEB. U.S. military base and Syrian allies Damascus JORDAN Southwestern opposition groups 50 MILES Turkish army and Syrian opposition Joint control with Syrian government …

Key players in Syria’s long-running civil war, reignited by a shock rebel offensive
1 month ago

Key players in Syria’s long-running civil war, reignited by a shock rebel offensive

Deccan Chronicle  

Beirut: Syria’s long civil war has reclaimed global attention after insurgents seized most of its largest city and dozens of nearby towns and villages. Here’s a look at the key players: Syrian pro-government forces, backed by Russia and Iran Syrian government troops have long controlled a large part of the country, thanks to allied forces dispatched by Russia and Iran. …

In Syria, a long-dormant civil war reignites
1 month, 1 week ago

In Syria, a long-dormant civil war reignites

LA Times  

Middle East observers would be forgiven for thinking they were in a time machine when Syria’s rebels blitzed last week through the country’s northwestern regions, capturing Aleppo in a stunning advance that has reignited the country’s long-dormant civil war. World & Nation For Syrians, a bitter, blood-soaked decade Ten years later, Syria’s civil war, with its untold numbers of dead, …

Key players in Syria’s long-running civil war, reignited by a shock rebel offensive
1 month, 1 week ago

Key players in Syria’s long-running civil war, reignited by a shock rebel offensive

Associated Press  

BEIRUT — Syria’s long civil war has reclaimed global attention after insurgents seized most of its largest city and dozens of nearby towns and villages. Here’s a look at the key players: Syrian pro-government forces, backed by Russia and Iran Syrian government troops have long controlled a large part of the country, thanks to allied forces dispatched by Russia and …

Syria Launches Counterattacks To Halt Insurgents Who Captured Aleppo
1 month, 1 week ago

Syria Launches Counterattacks To Halt Insurgents Who Captured Aleppo

Huff Post  

Syrian opposition fighters drive a seized seized Syrian army armoured vehicle near the town of Khan Assubul, Syria, southwest of Aleppo, on Dec. 1, 2024. Ghaith Alsayed via Associated Press BEIRUT — The Syrian military rushed reinforcements to the northwest and launched airstrikes Sunday in an attempt to push back insurgents who seized the country’s largest city of Aleppo, as …

Syrian forces regain key areas, halt rebel advance
1 month, 1 week ago

Syrian forces regain key areas, halt rebel advance

China Daily  

DAMASCUS — Syrian government forces launched a counteroffensive in the northern countryside of Hama Province in central Syria, reclaiming key areas from rebel groups after days of intense clashes, state media and a war monitor reported on Sunday. In his first public comments since the offensive, released by the state news agency on Saturday evening, Syrian President Bashar al-Assad said …

Syria launches counterattacks in an attempt to halt insurgency, as Iran’s top diplomat meets Assad
1 month, 1 week ago

Syria launches counterattacks in an attempt to halt insurgency, as Iran’s top diplomat meets Assad

Associated Press  

BEIRUT — The Syrian military rushed reinforcements to the northwest and launched airstrikes Sunday in an attempt to push back insurgents who seized the country’s largest city of Aleppo, as Iran pledged to help the government counter the surprise offensive. On Sunday, government troops created a “strong defensive line” in northern Hama, as they attempted to stall the insurgents’ momentum, …

Tehran to show solidarity with Syria as rebels advance on Aleppo
1 month, 1 week ago

Tehran to show solidarity with Syria as rebels advance on Aleppo

Firstpost  

Tehran has been a staunch ally of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad during the civil war that broke out in 2011. Iran maintains it does not have combat troops in Syria, only officers who provide military advice and training Iran’s top diplomat Abbas Araghchi said Sunday he will leave Tehran for Damascus to deliver a message of support for Syria’s government …

Syria's Assad vows to fight back as rebel group makes deeper inroads in Aleppo
1 month, 1 week ago

Syria's Assad vows to fight back as rebel group makes deeper inroads in Aleppo

Firstpost  

In a major turn of events, Syrian forces announced their withdrawal from the city of Aleppo after a rebel group took over the country’s second-largest city. This is the first time since 2016 that insurgents have managed to make inroads in the city In a major turn of events, the Syrian government forces withdrew from the city of Aleppo, a …

Syrian troops in Aleppo backed by warplanes battle a shock offensive by rebels
1 month, 1 week ago

Syrian troops in Aleppo backed by warplanes battle a shock offensive by rebels

The Independent  

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A decade after Islamic State declared a caliphate, it’s diminished but still lethal
6 months, 1 week ago

A decade after Islamic State declared a caliphate, it’s diminished but still lethal

LA Times  

Iraqi army soldiers celebrate as they hold an Islamic State flag they captured during a military operation to regain control of a village outside Mosul in 2016. He added that the U.S.-led coalition continues to carry out reconnaissance and surveillance in order to provide Iraqi forces with intelligence, and the security forces “deal with this information directly.” Although Islamic State …

A decade after the Islamic State group declared a caliphate, it’s defeated but remains lethal
6 months, 1 week ago

A decade after the Islamic State group declared a caliphate, it’s defeated but remains lethal

Associated Press  

BAGHDAD — A decade after the Islamic State militant group declared its caliphate in large parts of Iraq and Syria, the extremists no longer control any land, have lost many prominent leaders and are mostly out of the world news headlines. “Al-Baghdadi’s sermon — an extension of the extremist ideology of Abu Musab al-Zarqawi — continue to inspire ISIS members …

A decade after the Islamic State group declared a caliphate, it's defeated but remains lethal
6 months, 1 week ago

A decade after the Islamic State group declared a caliphate, it's defeated but remains lethal

The Independent  

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US-backed Syrian force that defeated IS 5 years ago warns group still poses international threat
9 months, 2 weeks ago

US-backed Syrian force that defeated IS 5 years ago warns group still poses international threat

Associated Press  

BEIRUT — The U.S.-backed force that defeated the Islamic State group in Syria five years ago warned Saturday that the extremists still pose grave dangers throughout the world and called on the international community to find solutions for thousands of fighters still held in its jails. On March 23, 2019, SDF fighters captured the eastern Syrian village of Baghouz marking …

Syria's US-backed Kurdish forces hope to end weeklong clashes with militia in the 'next 24 hours'
1 year, 4 months ago

Syria's US-backed Kurdish forces hope to end weeklong clashes with militia in the 'next 24 hours'

The Independent  

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US military calls for end of fighting in east Syria and warns it could lead to IS resurgence
1 year, 4 months ago

US military calls for end of fighting in east Syria and warns it could lead to IS resurgence

Associated Press  

BEIRUT — The United States military called for an end to days of fighting between rival U.S.-backed groups in east Syria Thursday, warning it may help the resurgence of the Islamic State group. The clashes pitted members of the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces against its former ally the Arab-led Deir el-Zour Military Council and some regional Arab tribesmen who had …

5 Yrs Ago on This Date Iraq Claimed Victory over Islamic State: A Timeline of its Rise and Fall
2 years, 1 month ago

5 Yrs Ago on This Date Iraq Claimed Victory over Islamic State: A Timeline of its Rise and Fall

News 18  

Five years ago, on December 9, 2017, Iraq claimed victory over the once powerful Islamic State group, which had proclaimed a “caliphate” and seized a large chunk of the country. ‘Caliphate’ declared in 2014: The group, then known as the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant, makes sweeping territorial gains and declares in June 2014 an Islamic “caliphate” under …

Fighting ongoing in Syria’s Hassakeh as SDF raids ISIL hideouts
2 years, 11 months ago

Fighting ongoing in Syria’s Hassakeh as SDF raids ISIL hideouts

Al Jazeera  

The Kurdish-led militia is still battling ISIL fighters in Syria’s northeast after they assaulted a prison on January 20. Clashes between Kurdish-led forces and ISIL fighters who assaulted a prison complex in northeast Syria are ongoing, despite prior announcements that the attack had been quelled. Dareen Khalifa, a senior Syria analyst for the International Crisis Group, said the SDF’s dependence …

Syria prison attack kills more than 100, clashes ongoing
2 years, 11 months ago

Syria prison attack kills more than 100, clashes ongoing

Al Jazeera  

ISIL attack in Hasakeh has been one of the deadliest since the armed group lost its territory in 2019. At least 120 people have been killed in ongoing battles between US-backed, Kurdish-led forces and ISIL fighters after an attack on a Syrian prison. The UK-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said “at least 77 IS members and 39 Kurdish fighters, …

Syria: Deadly fighting rages on between ISIL, Kurdish forces
2 years, 11 months ago

Syria: Deadly fighting rages on between ISIL, Kurdish forces

Al Jazeera  

Assault on the Ghwayran prison city of Hasakeh is one of ISIL’s most significant since its ‘caliphate’ was established. The assault on the Ghwayran prison in the northern city of Hasakeh is one of ISIL’s most significant since its “caliphate” was declared defeated in Syria nearly three years ago. “At least 28 members of the Kurdish security forces, five civilians …

The rise and fall of the Islamic State
5 years, 2 months ago

The rise and fall of the Islamic State

Daily Mail  

The Islamic State group erupted from the chaos of Syria and Iraq's conflicts, declaring itself a 'caliphate' after conquering a giant stretch of territory. Here are the key moments in the rise and fall of the Islamic State group: Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi - who was also known as Caliph Ibrahim - released a propaganda video in 2014 where he addressed …

Who was leader of ISIS Islamic State Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi
5 years, 2 months ago

Who was leader of ISIS Islamic State Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi

Daily Mail  

Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi was the world's most wanted man until his death in a huge US attack of his Syrian lair in the early hours of this morning. Caliphate leader: Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi is thought to have detonated his own suicide vest during the targeted raid on his lair in Syria's Idlib province Shifting away from the airline hijackings and …

Pentagon report says ISIS is ‘re-surging in Syria’
5 years, 5 months ago

Pentagon report says ISIS is ‘re-surging in Syria’

CNN  

Washington CNN — ISIS is “re-surging” in Syria less than five months after President Donald Trump declared the terror group’s caliphate there had been 100% defeated, according to a new Pentagon inspector general’s report on the fight against ISIS. We have 100% of the caliphate, and we’re rapidly pulling out of Syria.” But the new report said the partial withdrawal …

Isis caliphate defeated: How did it happen and do they still pose a threat?
5 years, 9 months ago

Isis caliphate defeated: How did it happen and do they still pose a threat?

The Independent  

How was Isis defeated? By the end, the terror group could count among its battlefield opponents two military superpowers in the US and Russia, along with the Syrian army, the Syrian armed opposition, the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces, the Kurdish Peshmerga, the Kurdistan Workers’ Party the Iraqi army, a number of Iraqi Shia militias, Turkey and a global coalition of …

US-backed forces declare victory over Islamic State in Syria after freeing last pocket held by militants
5 years, 9 months ago

US-backed forces declare victory over Islamic State in Syria after freeing last pocket held by militants

Firstpost  

US-backed forces declared military victory over the Islamic State group in Syria on Saturday after liberating the last pocket of territory held by the militants, marking the end of a brutal self-styled caliphate the group carved out in large parts of Iraq and Syria in 2014. Baghouz: US-backed forces declared military victory over the Islamic State group in Syria on …

ISIL defeated in final Syria victory: SDF
5 years, 9 months ago

ISIL defeated in final Syria victory: SDF

Al Jazeera  

The US-backed fighters in Syria have declared military victory over ISIL on Saturday, ending a four-year battle against the group that once held territory spanning a third of Syria and Iraq. Half buried in the dirt was a tattered shred of ISIL’s notorious black flag, while a giant yellow flag belonging to the Syrian Democratic Forces fluttered atop a shell-pocked …

Anatomy of a ‘caliphate’: The rise and fall of ISIL
5 years, 9 months ago

Anatomy of a ‘caliphate’: The rise and fall of ISIL

Al Jazeera  

Despite the end of ISIL’s territorial rule, the armed group is likely to remain a force in the region, experts say. “ISIL creeped up on us,” Mostafa, a former FSA fighter who lived under ISIL’s rule, told Al Jazeera. ‘Not a utopia’ At its onset, ISIL began asserting its power “aggressively”, Mostafa, who had discreetly surrendered to the group following …

International reaction to fall of ISIL’s last bastion
5 years, 9 months ago

International reaction to fall of ISIL’s last bastion

Al Jazeera  

Governments call SDF capture of group’s last remaining stronghold in Syria a ‘milestone’ but warn of remaining threats. Commenting on the battle against ISIL, he said that a “new phase in the fight against terrorists” is beginning, adding that the target was now to eliminate the group’s “sleeper cells”. United States President Donald Trump said that the US will “remain …

Is ISIL really defeated?
5 years, 9 months ago

Is ISIL really defeated?

Al Jazeera  

US-backed Kurdish fighters capture ISIL’s final stronghold in Syria. The group’s fighters were defeated in Iraq two years ago and it appears their dream of a so-called caliphate in Syria is over too. Following weeks of intense fighting, the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces raised their flag over the town, which had been the final ISIL-controlled area in Syria. Presenter: Nick …

Islamic State loses more ground to SDF in last Syria enclave; militants, family members surrender by the hundreds
5 years, 9 months ago

Islamic State loses more ground to SDF in last Syria enclave; militants, family members surrender by the hundreds

Firstpost  

In a statement, the SDF said its fighters had made progress into the remaining IS-held part of the enclave in eastern Syria near the Iraqi border. Baghouz: Islamic State militants accompanied by relatives surrendered to the Syrian Democratic Forces by the hundreds on Thursday as the jihadists lost ground to a US-backed assault aimed seizing the last shred of IS …

US-backed Syrian forces launch attack on final Isis enclave
5 years, 10 months ago

US-backed Syrian forces launch attack on final Isis enclave

The Independent  

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Islamic State fighters hand themselves in as noose tightens around last Syrian stronghold
5 years, 10 months ago

Islamic State fighters hand themselves in as noose tightens around last Syrian stronghold

ABC  

Around 1,000 Islamic State fighters have handed themselves in to the Syrian Democratic Forces after negotiating their surrender from the last stronghold in Baghouz. Key points: The group of men had been sitting in the desert for three days without help Many of the injured and sick claim to have nothing to do with IS There are many children with …

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